Health NZ breached the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights due to labor progression failures, causing a newborn's brain injury and death.
Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Rose Wall found Health NZ breached the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights due to failures in care during labour. A woman's labour failed to progress, leading to a Caesarean section. Her newborn was diagnosed with brain injury from inadequate oxygen and passed away. The commissioner cited prolonged labour, delayed assessment, and lack of appropriate escalation of care as failures in care.
July 22, 2024
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